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Video-based lesson plans

Whether your lessons are online or in-person, The English Flows’ lesson plans are the ultimate time-saver for ESL teachers working with adult and Business English students. Cut down on prep work and free up your time for what truly matters – guiding, coaching, and meeting your students' unique needs. Our current and highly relatable topics will keep your students engaged before, during, and after the class. We add 7-8 new video-based ESL lesson plans each month. Ignite their curiosity and inspire them to explore the English language further!

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a photo of a hospital worker and a salogan "hantavirus - all you need to know"

Hantavirus: How worried should we be?

Teach real-world English with this breaking news ESL worksheet about the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. It is most suitable for B1 level learners and is ideal for lessons on health and infectious diseases. Students build essential vocabulary related to symptoms, transmission and public health responses.

B1 / B2

Health ESL lesson plans

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a person looking sad, and a slogan "is blue monday real?"

Blue Monday (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

This ESL lesson explores Blue Monday, often referred to as “the saddest day of the year,” and the broader topic of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Students will discuss their moods in January and throughout the winter months, expand their vocabulary to talk about emotions, and watch a video related to Blue Monday.

B2 / C1

Health ESL lesson plans

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a person in bed with the flu and a slogan "flu symptoms, treatment and prevention"

Flu season essentials

Vocabulary: flu symptoms and collocations
Reading: a package leaflet for ibuprofen
Video: Differences between Flu A and Flu B: symptoms, treatment and prevention

 

B1 / B2

Health ESL lesson plans

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a woman surrounded by plants sneezing and a slogan "Are your seasonal allergies getting wprse every year?"

Seasonal allergies

Vocabulary: allergies and symptoms
Collocations: allergies (suffer from allergies, trigger an allergy, have an allergy, treat an allergy)
Idioms: keep at bay, wreak havoc on, kick into overdrive

B2 / C1

Environment ESL lesson plans, Health ESL lesson plans

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an illustration od an american football player receving a head blow and a slogan - have you ever had a concussion

What happens to your brain when you have a concussion

Vocabulary: injuries (concussion, runner’s knee, pulled muscle)
Vocabulary: symptoms (dizziness, nausea, pass out)
Video: What it’s like to get a concussion?

B2 / C1

Sports & Action ESL lesson plans, Health ESL lesson plans

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